Swords of Iron

Survey:

Plurality of Israeli Jews oppose withdrawal from Philadelphi

New JPPI survey shows that the Israeli government's position on whether the IDF should remain in Gaza is in line with that of its voters and a plurality of the Israeli public.

Clash with terrorist reveals weapons hidden in basement

Over 200 terrorists eliminated in operation by the 162nd Division in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah; large quantities of weapons located inside basement where Hamas terrorists were embedded.

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, talks about her son, the rumors that upset her, and says, 'A hostage deal must include everyone, without exception.'

Hostage's twin sister:

'We are all waiting for you to come home'

Li-Yam Berger, sister of hostage Agam Berger, sends a message of hope and faith: 'I hope you are staying strong and filled with faith, we are all waiting for you.'

Sixty-five rockets fired from Lebanon

Multiple rockets explode in Kiryat Shmona, setting home on fire; several brush fires ignited after missiles from Lebanon fall in open areas in northern Israel.

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Heroes Forum files complaint with police against retired judge Sara Haviv, who was filmed ripping down signs bearing the photos of hostages and fallen IDF soldiers.

Initial findings:

Hamas identified IDF forces approaching & murdered the 6 hostages

Initial IDF investigation following the deaths of six hostages in Gaza shows that Hamas observed the forces approaching the area near the hostages, decided to murder them.

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

IDF reservist:

'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages'

IDF reservist, Oded Harush, on importance of Philadephi Corridor: 'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages. They will be smuggled out through Rafah Crossing and we will never know where they are.'

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

IAF strikes a rocket launcher in the area of Zabqin in southern Lebanon that had been used to carry out launches toward Israel.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

The psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Ori Danino

Hamas publishes a video of Ori Danino, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were recovered this week from the Gaza Strip.

Geneva:

UN discusses suffering of Israeli children during the war

Delegation led by Israel's Ambassador to UN Institutions, Daniel Meron, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Welfare and Health participate in a special UN Council meeting on 'Suffering of Israeli children during the war.'

Likud MKs:

'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

Via Rafah Crossing:

Gazan journalist who invaded Israel, escapes to Egypt

Muthana al-Najjar, who filmed the abduction of Shiri Bibas and her sons, flees to Egypt via the Rafah crossing before Israel arrests him.

Senior Israeli official:

'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'

A senior Israeli official told mediators in recent days that Israel has agreed to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor in the second phase of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, despite PM Netanyahu's insistence the IDF's continued presence in the corridor is vital.

Minister Karhi Attacks:

'Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar'

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.

Expert:

Hamas' governing abilities will survive - unless someone wakes up

Former ISA official Yossi Amrosi warns humanitarian aid shipments allow Hamas to continue controlling Gaza's population, notes, 'Every police officer is a Hamas terrorist.'

In first: UN Security Council to hold meeting on hostages in Gaza

'After 11 months since the kidnapping of hundreds of innocent civilians, it is certainly time for the Security Council to address this issue,' Ambassador Danny Danon says.

IDF destroys transportation rail in northern Gaza terror tunnel

Transportation rail discovered within terror tunnel as IDF destroys terror tunnel over one kilometer long in northern Gaza.

Israel's hostage agony

Netanyahu's dual pledge came cruelly apart, but the ensuing protests in Israel are evidence of suicidal stupidity and moral perversity on a very high level indeed. Op-ed.

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

Report: Hamas rebuilding its abilities in northern Gaza

Israel's defense echelon has identified signs of renewed terror activity in northern Gaza, including the enlistment of thousands of new terrorists to Hamas' ranks.

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Supporters of Disengagement are responsible for hostages'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu claimed that the blame for the hostages lies with anyone who supported the Disengagement Law in 2005.

Operation Summer Camp:

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

Due to a significant increase in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the IDF has reclassified the area as the secondary hostility zone, after the Gaza Strip.

Deri to Netanyahu:

The vote on Philadelphi was a grave mistake

Report: Shas chairman criticized Prime Minister over the cabinet vote on the Philadelphi corridor but clarified that it must not be reversed.

Starting next Thursday:

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

The Lufthansa Group, which also includes Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, announces it will resume flights to Israel starting next Thursday.

Clashes in protests outside PM's residence and Likud headquarters

Clashes erupt between police forces and protesters in the vicinity of ​​the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem and the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.

Netanyahu on Philadelphi Corridor:

We should withdraw after Hamas murdered 6 hostages in cold blood?

Prime Minister on verge of tears as he delivers address to the nation following the murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas terrorists in Rafah last week.

Biden says again:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'

US President meets American hostage negotiating team following murder of 6 hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reaffirms 'importance of holding Hamas leaders accountable,' White House says.

Hamas terror tunnel strategy revealed

Hamas guidebook obtained by New York Times details the terrorist organization's tactics and strategies for using its tunnel network in combat, showing how it has survived 11 months of war.

Hersh's mother:

'My sweet boy, finally - finally you're free'

Thousands pay their final respects to American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists last week.

Defeat for the union:

Court orders general strike to end

The Labor Court has ordered the Histadrut to end its strike by 2:30, ruling that its motives were purely political.

In rare ceremony:

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

BG Barak Hiram assumed the role of Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, during a ceremony held in the Gaza Strip, replacing BG Avi Rosenfeld.

Killed hostage's mother:

'Thinking of striking? Do you want to lose your child?'

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and accidentally killed as he tried to escape captivity, calls on Israelis to rethink the strike. 'These protests brought us October 7.'

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Gallant vs. Netanyahu:

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant leveled heavy criticism against his Prime Minister who is insisting on not giving up the Philadelphi Corridor in a hostage deal.

General strike begins

Malls, banks, and hospitals among business striking

Many business and local authorities refused to heed the call by Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David to cease operations in protest of Israel not reaching a deal with Hamas.

'There's no missile strike in northern Israel'

'Enemy did not join the strike, government must expand strikes in Lebanon,' Amit Sofer, head of Merom Galil Regional Council, demands.

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Canadian Prime Minister and opposition leader condemn hostages' murder, call for Hamas terror group to surrender and for its removal from Gaza.

Following hostages' murder:

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon calls on the Security Council to urgently convene a briefing to condemn Hamas in the strongest possible terms. 'Vile and heinous should shock the conscience of the world.'

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Several individuals were wounded on Sunday afternoon by an anti-tank missile that landed in a Kfar Yuval in the Galilee panhandle.

New Yorkers gather to remember slain hostages, and protest

A memorial service was held outside the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday afternoon for the 6 hostages who were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Herzog to Dutch FM:

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

Heartbreaking:

Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Murdered hostage's sister:

'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Almog Sarusi, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity was laid to rest in Raanana.

Israeli Health Ministry

Hostages were murdered in the past two days

Forensic examinations of the six bodies of the hostages which were recovered on Saturday found that they were shot to death at point-blank by Hamas terrorists in the past 48-72 hours.

Slain hostage's grandfather:

'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

"When we received the bitter news, I was disappointed. After almost a year, we found out that three weeks ago you were still alive,' says grandfather of murdered hostage, Ori Danino.

Survived the massacre:

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

80-year-old Zvi (Heshi) Rubin, who survived the Shabbat Simchat Torah massacre, after hiding for eight hours with his wife and family, passes away this weekend

Labor union chair:

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Watch footage from police camera:

Police say arrested doctor attacked policeman at protest

Doctor arrested at protest in Tel Aviv. Police say that he, 'held the horseman's foot and pushed the horse, endangering the horseman.'

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

Gallant:

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.